April 2023 – Spring Camporee 2023 Wilderness Survival

What: Prince William District Spring Camporee 2023 Wilderness Survival

When:  04/14/2023 – 04/16/2023

Where:  Verdun Adventure Bound 17044 Adventure Bound Trail Rixeyville, VA 22737

Departure Details: Start meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the church, we will leave at 5:30 p.m.

Return Details: Return at noon on April 16th to the church. *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location.

Event Details: Wilderness Survival Activity Stations and building a shelter to sleep in (optional) – Leaders Guide available here

Uniform: Class A Uniforms on Friday during travel and during Saturday events bring class B as well

What to bring: Patrol Wilderness Survival Gear Box, First aid kit, Firestarter, closed toed shoes, water bottle

Event Open to: Scouts & Registered Adults Only

Registration Deadline: 04/04/2023 before midnight

Registration options: $56.00 per scout or adult (includes $8.00 District Event late fee)

Cost Basis: $30.00 for the event and $18.00 for 4 meals, $5 equipment fee and $3 supply fee per attendee, scout or adult

Additional Registration Details: All attendees must complete and submit a waiver for Verdun Adventure Bound during registration. Download the waiver here: https://scoutingevent.com/Download/082109018/OR/Verdun_Waiver.pdf

Registration Links: https://events.troop964.org/index.php/events/scouting/campouts/camporee/2023-04-camporee
Password: See Troop Emails for password

Health & COVID Safety: Much of scouting brings individuals closer than 6 feet. The troop will follow local health department ordinances. Scouts will be asked general health questions and have a touchless temperature taken at arrival. Scouts may tent with a parent if necessary for COVID accommodations.

Cellphone Policy: Cell phones are a prohibited item as per troop policy.  Per troop policy, the troop will allow cell phones to be used during the car ride to the event and the car ride home.  Troop 964 will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.  Cell Phones will be collected upon arrival at camp and locked in a lockbox in the troop trailer for the duration of the event.  Scouts will not have access to their cell phones for the duration of the event unless granted permission from the Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Scoutmaster for use in completing a scouting related activity.  Parents and scouts not in agreement with this policy should refrain from attending this troop event.

Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 964 Events or event attended with Troop 964. Troop 964 will not tolerate harassment of any kind.  Unit Leaders will have a (1) strike policy.  Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any behavior issues are encountered.  This is non-negotiable.